Porirua Sports Awards returns
The awards unfortunately could not be held in 2020 or 2021 due to changes in Covid-19 Alert levels, but the Porirua City Council-run event is back this year, and will be held at Te Rauparaha Arena on 2 November.
Awards categories are young sportsman and sportswoman; individual sportsman and sportswoman; team; disabled sportsperson; coach; volunteer; and service to sport.
The qualifying period for the awards spans the 12 months to 31 August 2022 – go to our website and search ‘Awards in Porirua’ to find the nomination form.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.4% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.2% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.9% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.